Job Description
The Physical Therapist (PT) works with patients to improve their movement and manage their pain. The PT uses a variety of techniques to help patients, including manual therapy, strengthening and stretching exercises, electrical stimulation, laser, ultrasound, ice/heat, and much more. The PT will commonly work with patients who suffer from back and neck injuries, fractures, neurological disorders, work or sports-related injuries, and other conditions. The treatments a physical therapist chooses will depend on the patient and their injury. Responsibilities require discretion, judgment, tact, poise, and the ability to prioritize, document patient progress, and research medical materials and issues. The position requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively in solving patient problems.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Review patients’ medical histories to inform evaluations and care.
- Diagnose patients by observing movements and listening to concerns.
- Develop and submit individualized treatment plans to management promptly.
- Define clear goals and expected outcomes for each patient plan.
- Use manual therapy, stretching, exercises, and equipment to treat pain and mobility issues.
- Provide care to increase mobility and prevent future pain or injury.
- Record patient progress and update plans of care as needed.
- Generate a detailed physical therapy evaluation within 48 hours of initial visit.
- Safely and correctly use all facility modalities in a professional manner.
- Administer individualized and group workouts, including HIIT, PREs, and exercise prescriptions.
- Educate patients and families on the recovery process and expectations.